Would you think it was odd if someone wore a burkini at an indoor pool?

I might briefly notice but I would think it's good that they've found an outfit that has enabled them to swim, I wouldn't think anything else.

I would not care on looks but chlorine affects some material

Burkinis don't have loose head coverings.

They have a swim cap (like the ones given out in swim competitions) in a swimsuit material.

It isn't loose!

Seen primark sell a version but haven't seen anyone wearing one.
I would probably look because I haven't seen one being worn but that would be the extent of it

Well, bearing in mind that one lady at my pool wears a full mermaid tail and drags herself out of the pool across the floor and into the spa pool 4 metres away, no I don´t think I would notice, and if I did I would think you were on the normal side nowadays.

Very common at the ladies only session I go to- I feel rather underdressed in my bikini! I don't think twice, would just assume perhaps you were Muslim, or another religion wanting to be modest and go about my swim.

I used to swim at the Aquatics Centre pools in East London (Olympics venue) and it was a common sight.

I would not find it odd in the slightest and would not even notice!

Loose scarf head coverings? Am I missing something?

Sorry what now?

Quite normal. I've also seen people in cycle shorts. You can also get rash vests and leggings for swimming. Most council pools will also have women only swimming sessions.

Wear whatever makes you feel comfy. We have a couple of ladies in our aqua class who wear one and nobody bats an eyelid. People come in all shapes and sizes - nobody judges or cares really - too busy trying to keep up with the exercise! 🧜‍♀️

Wearing regular clothes creates a risk. Wearing purpose designed swim suits that are just long in the arm and leg don't! No need to announce yourself op

I would notice just because I haven't seen one worn before, but no one cares what anyone wears. There are all sizes, ages and nationalities. Everyone is there to enjoy a swim and focussed on their own thing.

@AquaFurball ’Hi I’m fat and I’m wearing a swimsuit’? Like that?
What are you on?

I wouldn't think anything of it, so wear what makes you comfortable. I might notice but only because I've never seen one. I wouldn't think anything of it though.

When I felt a bit self conscious I wore a standard swimsuit with swim shorts.

What are you talking about?

I have seen young girls wearing one in an indoor pool, I think it is a cultural/religious thing for them but you can wear it for any reason, just go for it!

I'd notice, because despite swimming twice a week, I've never seen one. I'd not think it odd though. If it gets you in the pool, do it, OP.

It was in the pool I worked in in the '80s/'90s, and there's at least one session at the pool I use today.

It's not unusual to see women in burkinis at our pool, either. You don't have to tell the lifeguards. Lifeguards have eyes - It's a requirement of the job.

Bikinis were designed by men and they were designed for the male sexual gaze, not women's comfort. That's why many women, including myself, don't feel comfortable in them.

I wouldn't wear underwear to walk down the street so I'm not going to wear underwear to the beach/ swimming pool either.

I always wear swimming shorts. I usually buy mens swimming shorts as there aren't any womens ones available in the shops near me

I think people should just wear whatever they feel comfortable in and you do see a lot of different outfits at my local swimming pool, it’s all fine. The main thing is going swimming and getting some exercise, not what you wear.

I wouldn't think that it is odd.

What I think is odd is women's swimwear that is sold to women.

Bikinis and swimsuits are so completely inappropriate and unsuitable.

We don't have to swim in our underwear.

I hate that the fashion industry markets clothes as "women's clothes" and "mens clothes".

I don't wear what they dictate me to wear.

I would never wear a bikini, I don't want to go out in my underwear.
Whem I go to the beach, I wear mens swimming shorts. No one bats an eyelid. They are so comfortable.

When i go to a swimming pool i wear a womans swimsuit and mens
swimming shorts over them. I'm so comfortable in them

Have a look on eBay for modest swimwear.

I got a swimsuit with a high cut top and boy short legs to hide a multitude of sins.

I feel more confident.

No need to tell the lifeguard. It's very common.

A skirted swimsuit will be my next purchase.

Nobody cares what anyone wears these days.

Honestly it will make people
Notice you more. Just remember you will see people of all shapes and sizes in the pool and no one is looking at you

So long as it is a proper burkini designed for swimming it is absolutely fine. Where there are potential problems are with wearing normal clothes in a swimming pool as the absorb lots of water and may float around.

I find it interesting that the ad algorithm for a thread on burkinis is giving me lots of ads for skimpy swimwear!